NSS Home

What's New

Concert billboard with cellos reading "Language of Strings: when strings speak."

2027 Spring Concerts

"The Language of Strings: When Strings Speak" will be coming in April and May 2027 in Ellicott City, Silver Spring, and Frederick, MD!

Spring Schedule

Win a weekend in Bethany, Delaware!

Support the NSS and buy a raffle ticket to win a weekend in Bethany, Delaware, with a kayak excursion. Each ticket will cost $20, and the raffle fundraiser will end on May 1, 2027. More details to come!

Learn More

A World of Repertoire

Nearly five centuries of musical history provide an extraordinary range of works for string orchestra. There is always another composer to discover and another piece to hear.

Discover Something New

From beloved classics to rarely heard gems, the world of string orchestra music offers something for every listener. Join us as we explore this remarkable musical landscape.

Musician Spotlight

Jie Kim

Jie Hyue Kim is a native of Daejeon, South Korea. Born into a musical family, and began studying violin at age eight. Dr. Kim received her doctoral degree from the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music of the Catholic University of America as a full scholarship fellow and the teaching assistant in music theory department.

Venues

Frederick County, MD

New Spire Arts

The NSS is delighted to again partner with New Spire Arts to present our informances in Frederick, MD. New Spire Arts has been the Frederick County home for the NSS since 2019.

Howard County, MD

First Evangelical Lutheran Church

The NSS is delighted to again partner with First Evangelical Lutheran Church to present our informances in Ellicott City, MD. This will be our second season presenting concerts here.